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Overview |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,470 students)
Gannon University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Gannon University ($49,886.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($22,200 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 11.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($13,876 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($38,787 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 100 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Gannon University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Gannon University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,900)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/